MCA

Master of Computer Applications

MCA short for Master of Computer Applications is a post-graduate course enriches an individuals career prospects in the software and IT sector. It has been considered a necessity for most professionals who have completed a BCA and desire a fulfilling career in Information Technology Sector.

What is MCA?

MCA prepares students to enter the computer industry – one of the most preferred industry today, one can takes positions as system analysts, system designers, programmers and managers in all areas of applications of ‘industry. Even non-IT companies have begun to recruit MCA graduates to manage IT operations. Organizations recruit MCA graduates at the same level as B.Techs / M.Techs. The compensation levels and growth prospects of MCA are comparable to those of B.Techs / M.Techs.

MCA program offered by several universities / colleges aims to shape deserving graduates in professional software relevant to the information technology industry. Advanced concepts of computer science and technological development in programming applications and systems in real-time, are part of this course.

Traditionally the programme has followed a semester based system. In brief it is all about development of computer applications and languages. It is offered in various colleges in India and abroad. Admission to the course usually is through MCA entrance exams and GD/PI in some universities.

More About MCA

Master of computer applications is a great degree in the field of information technology. The experts consider that it is at par with MBA.

Scope of application

This career has lot of scope. The computer industry creates lot of opportunities. Large companies such as M.N.C absorb MCA students such as software developers, systems analysts, system administrators, Internet experts, consultants, etc. There is a great demand in the railways, telecommunication and defense services of India.

If you can master skills and have a creative mind, there is no limit to your potential customers.

Procedure

M.C.A. is carried out by almost all universities in India. The minimum Qualification for this course is Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 50% to 60% marks. The selection is made through a written test carried out by different universities. Some states conduct a common examination. For example Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, etc.

Mathematical conditions

A student who did not have mathematics at senior secondary level, but has Math’s at graduation level such as BCA / B.Com may appear on the exam.

Program

The written test consists of four parts: mathematics, computer awareness, Basic English, logical and analytical reasoning. The focus is on advanced mathematics.

Regular Vs Correspondence

Universities such as IGNOU, P.T.U., S.M.U. Provide M.C.A. By correspendence, but industry prefers M.C.A. from a regular college. An M.C.A. regular degree from a renowned institute is incomparable.

Salary

An M.C.A. from a good Institute can get you anything from 5 to 15 Lacs. With experience, salary increases exponentially.

Syllabus

Overview

The admission to MCA will be made on the basis of the merit determined by the performance of the candidates in a written Entrance Test followed by interview of short-listed candidates. The interview will be conducted by the Faculty.

Eligibility

A candidate must have passed Bachelor's degree examination in any discipline from a recognized institution with at least one paper of Mathematics at Senior Secondary (10+2) level securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.

No. of Seats

60

Exam Pattern

S.No

Subject

1

Mathematics

2

Logical ability, deductive ability and reasoning

3

English

4

Computers

Exam Pattern & Details

Graduate with at least 50% marks in total from any recognized university with Maths & English as compulsory subjects atleast at sr. secondary level can apply.

Mode - Offline

Total questions – 150

Max Marks - 600

Duration - 150 mins

The break-up off marks is as follow -

S.No

Subject

Questions

1

Mathematics

25%

2

Logical ability, deductive ability and reasoning

25%

3

English

25%

4

Computers

25%

Marking Scheme

Each question carries four marks.

There is NEGATIVE MARKING for wrong answer.

One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Every correct response will get 4 marks.

No marks are deducted if a student has not marked any option.

Overview

The National Institutes of Technology (NIT) are institutions of national importance under MHRD, Govt. from India. The NIMCET is a common national entry level test, performed by one of the NITs, to be admitted to your MCA program. The MCA program is offered by the ILS in Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirappalli and Warangal.

Exam Pattern

The NIMCET test will be conducted with a unique questionnaire that contains 120 multiple-choice questions covering the following topics. Multiple choice questions will be written only in English and will not be translated into another language.

S.No

Subject

Questions

1

Mathematics

50 questions

2

Logical ability, deductive ability and reasoning

40 questions

3

English

20 questions

4

Computers

10 questions

Total

120 questions

Based on the qualifications obtained by a qualified candidate in the NIMCET test, a classification will be granted by adopting the following criteria. The grades obtained in Mathematics, Analytical Capacity and Logical Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, English, will be multiplied by a factor of 3, 1.5, 2 and 1 respectively. Therefore, the maximum weighted marks will be 1000.

Exam Pattern

There will be one paper of 150 minutes duration carrying a total of 450 marks containing 150 MCQ’s.

S.No

Subject

Questions

1

Mathematics

100 Questions

2

Logical ability, deductive ability and reasoning

50 Questions

Total Seats - 46* + 20

Exam Pattern

SNAP Test duration is 120 minutes and has 150 questions.

Each question has 4 responses. Candidate should choose an appropriate response. It has 4 sections.

In three sections each question carries 1 mark and in the one section each question carries 2 marks.

There is negative marking in this test and Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks. The four sections are:

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